Adding Lifetime’s Compost Tumbler to your outdoor classroom provides an interactive, hands-on way to teach kids about renewable energy and recycling. The tumbler’s black coloring helps absorb heat and the internal aeration bar and vented sides create the airflow needed to break down compost ingredients. High-density polyethylene and steel construction holds up through weather conditions. A built-in handle and lightweight design makes it easy to move the tumbler around your outdoor classroom or garden. 
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CatfordDave from
Lifetime 60058 Compost Tumbler Black 80 Gallon
We bought this model at the Chelsea Flower Show this summer - 2014. Compost decomposed faster than the plastic bin type we have also used, main advantage being that decomposition was much more even and faster, however we are not sure how much to fill it - up to what level does it cease to work as well? Do you put water in it? Compost only went moist [useable] this week November 2014 [6 months]. You have to introduce worms [preferably worms that are ready for turning or they become giddy when rotated!] It would be a good idea to issue instructions / advice on this website [video] or provided with the product when it arrives.
Date published: 2014-11-13
Rated 3 out of
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frank96740 from
Subject to rust - especially in Hawai
I bought two of these about 3 years ago. they work as advertised and I have produced a TON of compost. The only problem I've had is RUST! Within the first few months I saw rust in several of the metal parts. I tried using 'rust inhibitors' to no avail. Today I have several places rusted through and have concocted ways to make them still work for me. Will be trying to get parts soon.. As a point of record, the warranty EXCLUDES rust - perhaps they KNEW this might be a problem?
Date published: 2014-08-11
Rated 5 out of
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minnie from
great product, superior customer service
We purchased our 80 gallon rotating composter when we decided to try our hand at gardening and we have had it for more than 5 years and have been very pleased with it. Because the plastic parts are made of a good quality plastic it has held up to the UV very well. The metal parts do rust, however Lifetime provides replacements at such a minimal cost that you are able to replace those and keep your composter in continued service. Customer service, in my opinion, is superior to many other companies that I have had to deal with in the past. What a great teaching tool in regards to children! They are going to be so amazed when they see it in action.
Date published: 2018-05-05
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Haystack Farm from
Still going strong
We have had this composter for a few years and it is still going strong. We run a small farm and use this composter a ton. It has held up to lots of abuse and stinky yard waste. We keep an old pan underneath it to catch the nutritious composite that leaks out. It does get pretty heavy to spin when it is full, but I am still able to do it. It is a bit difficult to empty and have to shovel it out, but it is worth it to be able to make our own compost which has 2 benefits. We get to recycle our yard and food waste and the other benefit is the nutrients that we return to our soil. Some of the screws have rusted but still work perfectly. None of the other metal has rusted.
Date published: 2018-04-17
Rated 5 out of
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Gman from
Solid
I have been composting for a very long time. I have tried everything. This has all of the features that make a composter work perfectly. It eats compost fast and completely. Easy to empty, easy to use.
Date published: 2014-04-22
Rated 5 out of
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Su F from
Still compost after all these years
I got this composter three years ago. It was not the first composter unit I bought, but it was the last!
It's still working for me, and when I remember to go tumble regularly, makes compost pretty quickly. When I don't remember, it's still working for me.
Date published: 2016-10-12
Rated 5 out of
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RayLas from
It came with everything to build the unit.
Just received this yesterday and I will put it together this weekend. Looks great as far as the parts are concerned . Can hardly wait to use it.
Date published: 2017-06-01
Rated 5 out of
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homeboy from
A durable and efficient composter
This is my second tumbler. I have the first one for over ten years and it still is doing its job. I remembered putting it together so I scheduled a large chunk of time. Unfortunately the package arrived with significant damage. A packet containing many of the screws, etc. had broken open and I had only a partial selection. I called the company (number on their instruction) and they were very receptive and told me that they would send another packet. They also mentioned that their shipping dept. was behind schedule and that it would probably take a week to ten days.
Ten days later I received the packet. Their instruction manual describes, in pictures, the necessary steps in order, the tools needed, and the different labeled parts. It is important to follow their steps otherwise one can find oneself having to undo some work in order to complete the task.
I am not the handiest man but I was able to accomplish it in about 4 hours. Most important tool is the power drill.
Once the composter reaches a certain load it is almost impossible to turn. I have been using a short handled shovel to turn the load when I add material that works very well.
Date published: 2017-06-23
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